Employee Relations

Question 1

Define Trade Union

Answer 1

Trade unions are organisations which supports and represent employees

Question 2

Describe the role of a trade union

Answer 2

Employees pay an annual subscription fee which enables them to have the trade union to negotiate on their behalf.

Trade unions operate a system called collective bargaining power

Question 3

Discuss the aims of a trade union

Answer 3

To advance the interest of their workers

To achieve the best working condition for their members

Negotiate pay deals for their members

Provide members with legal and financial advice

Question 4

Define ACAS

Answer 4

This is a government- funded organisation which attempts to solve disputes in the workplace to stop them going to court

Question 5

Discuss the role of ACAS

Answer 5

Aims to improve relations between employers and workers

ACAS often ends up as an arbitrator in such disputes. This means they assess the dispute and come to an independent resolution which the employers and workers decide to agree with.

ACAS can also provide information, advice and training to organisations to help improve employee relations and to stop issues arising

Question 6

Discuss the benefits of Arbitration by ACAS

Answer 6

Avoids matters going to court, which can be costly, take up many hours of work time and be stressful for both parties